Opinion columnist Williams: One train station is enough for Richmond, Virginia region

By Michael Paul Williams, The Richmond Times-Dispatch; October 12, 2017 If you’ve ever felt a tinge of embarrassment at greeting…

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Iowa Pacific in Oregon: ‘Christmas Town’ trip coming, despite Polar Express cancellation

From Hood River News; October 12, 2017 Though the annual Polar Express at Mt. Hood Railroad has been called off,…

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Record levels of private investment in UK rail

By Andy Roden, Rail Magazine; October 13, 2017 Private companies invested a total of £925 million in Britain’s rail network…

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The Northeast Corridor in New Jersey: Crews to break ground on Portal Bridge Project in Kearny

From News 12 New Jersey; October 13, 2017 KEARNY – Crews will break ground Friday on the Portal Bridge Project…

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Florida: Brightline starts site work for $2B Orlando connection

By Veronica Brezina, Staff Writer, Orlando Business Journal; October 12, 2017 The developer and operator of the $3.5 billion Brightline…

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Florida East Coast Railway President and CEO James Hertwig elected chair of Denver’s Transportation Institute

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 12, 2017 Florida East Coast Railway President and Chief Executive Officer James Hertwig has been…

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Sound Transit CEO says voters’ approval is ‘personal sacrifice’

By MyNorthwest.com; October 11, 2017 Sound Transit CEO Peter Rogoff said voters within the agency’s taxing district have made a…

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Indiana court upholds tickets for blocked railroad crossings

By Scott Miley, CNHI Statehouse Reporter; and Dave Taylor, Tribune-Star; October 12, 2017 A court ruling this week concerning blocked…

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Norwegian passenger service tendering underway

From Railway Gazette; October 12, 2017 NORWAY: Invitations to tender for the Lot 1 Sør passenger train operating contract were…

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Chicago Amtrak worker steered $30K from Polar Express ride to wife’s business

By Jon Seidel, Chicago Sun-Times; October 12, 2017 Amtrak calls its annual Polar Express Train Ride a “magical experience.” Now…

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Berlin long-term development plan signed

Written by David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; October 6, 2017 A framework agreement called i2030 to improve the rail network…

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Los Angeles Union Station redevelopment moves forward

Written by  David Briginshaw, International Railway Journal; October 11, 2017 LOS Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) will stage a…

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The Daily CSX: Rail shippers ask U.S. regulator for more oversight over CSX

By Eric Atkins, The Globe and Mail; October 11, 2017 Railway customers unhappy with services at Hunter Harrison’s CSX Corp.…

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Newton, Kansas Poised To Be Regional Hub If Passenger Rail Expands North

By Nadya Faulx, KMUW Wichita; October 11, 2017 The city of Newton, Kansas, sits on Amtrak’s Southwest Chief route, which…

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New Jersey Transit worried more concrete walls may crumble, this time on Montclair-Boonton line

By Curtis Tate, NorthJersey.com; October 11, 2017 NJ Transit is inspecting more concrete retaining walls along its tracks, following problems with…

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Union challenges New Jersey Transit math: ‘Show us the facts’ on 35 canceled trains

By Larry Higgs, NJ.com; October 11, 2017 What’s in a number? Plenty when it comes to who to believe about how…

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Man unfit to stand trial in Naperville, Illinois Southwest Chief Amtrak conductor shooting

By Justin Kmitch, Chicago Daily Herald; October 11, 2017 A 79-year-old Wisconsin man charged with the May shooting of an…

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California law paves way for Caltrain’s sales tax ballot measure

From Progressive Railroading Magazine; October 11, 2017 California Gov. Jerry Brown yesterday signed into law a bill that enables Caltrain‘s…

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Amtrak plans for Sebring, Florida station approved

By JAY MEISEL, Staff Writer, Highlands News-Sun; October 11, 2017 SEBRING — Amtrak plans early next year to begin work…

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California: Exeter Chamber of Commerce Director is concerned with a proposed passenger train station location in the downtown area

By Reggie Ellis, The Foothills Sun-Gazette; October 11, 2017 EXETER – Train travel might be vintage but is it charming?…

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WiFi woes: the difficulties of improving onboard internet services

By Joe Baker, Railway-Technology.com; October 11, 2017 In today’s hyper-digital era, onboard WiFi has become less of a handy convenience…

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All Aboard Northern Ontario announces launch of new citizens’ rail passenger advocacy campaign

A press release from All Aboard Northern Ontario via Wawa-News.com; October 12, 2017: All Aboard Northern Ontario, a new grassroots…

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Caltrans Unveils Vision for California’s Rail Plan

A press release from Caltrans via SCVnews.com; October 11, 2017: Caltrans today released the public draft of the California State…

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